Description
Chinese green onion pancakes (scallion pancakes) are flaky, crispy, and savory snacks or sides made from simple dough filled with seasoned green onions, then pan-fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup warm water (plus more as needed)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (plus extra for frying)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions (scallions)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional: pinch of black pepper or crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt. Gradually stir in warm water until a dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Adjust with flour or water as needed.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Mix chopped green onions with sesame oil, salt, and optional spices for the filling.
- Divide dough into 4 pieces. Roll each into a ball, then flatten into thin circles.
- Brush each with oil, sprinkle green onion mixture, roll into logs, and coil into spirals.
- Flatten spirals into pancakes and roll out into thin circles again.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Fry each pancake 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels, slice into wedges, and serve hot with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Each pancake serves 2 as a side or snack.
- Chopped garlic or ginger can be added to filling.
- For extra crispiness, fry in a bit more oil.
- Pancakes can be frozen and reheated in a skillet.
- Serve with soy sauce or chili oil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pancake
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
